Drive or Fly: Hartford, NY to Cambridge, NY?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for RUT–ALB. At 30 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

47m

Distance

30.2 mi

Total Cost

$42

CO2

12 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$7

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 24m

3m in the air

Air Distance

23 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hartford, NY → RUT 38m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ALB → Cambridge, NY 43m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Hartford, NY RUT — Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive

Cambridge, NY ALB — Albany International Airport 29 mi, ~43m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between RUT and ALB. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 48m

30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US0200

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hartford, NY → Glens Falls Bus Stop (GFL6) 20m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 30m

Arrival 10m

Saratoga Springs Train Station (SGA6) → Cambridge, NY 33m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From GFL6 — Glens Falls Bus Stop 13 mi, ~20m drive

To SGA6 — Saratoga Springs Train Station 22 mi, ~33m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	47m	3h 24m	1h 48m
Total cost (1 person)	$42	$121	$2
Carbon footprint	12 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

30.2 mi 47m

via NY 40, NY 372

Alternative (+2 min)

32.8 mi 50m

via NY 22, NY 149

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Hartford, NY to Cambridge, NY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.